VaughanPL: Reading Challenge 2022: Books Set in A Literary Setting | Vaughan Public Libraries

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A Novel

by Jurczyk, Eva

Book - 2022

From debut author and librarian, this whodunnit mystery features a librarian as she tries to track down a missing rare manuscript. From debut author and librarian, this whodunnit mystery features a librarian as she tries to track down a missing rare manuscript. Show less

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The Midnight Library

by Haig, Matt

Book - 2020

This speculative novel follows Nora Seed, a woman who visits The Midnight Library and finds that each book contains different versions of her life. This philosophical novel asks readers to ponder what makes a fulfilling life. This speculative novel follows Nora Seed, a woman who visits The Midnight Library and finds that each book contains different versions of her life. This philosophical novel asks readers to ponder what makes a fulfilling life. Show less

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The Paris Library

A Novel

by Skeslien Charles, Janet

Book - 2021

Based on the real World War II story of the American Library in Paris, this novel follows the life of Odile Souchet in 1939 and then again in 1983 as Odile meets a kind neighbour who shares her love of books. Based on the real World War II story of the American Library in Paris, this novel follows the life of Odile Souchet in 1939 and then again in 1983 as Odile meets a kind neighbour who shares her love of books. Show less

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The Starless Sea

by Morgenstern, Erin

Book - 2019

Vermont graduate student Zachary is intrigued when he finds a mysterious book hidden in the stacks and even more intrigued when the book inexplicably cont...Show more Vermont graduate student Zachary is intrigued when he finds a mysterious book hidden in the stacks and even more intrigued when the book inexplicably contains a story from his own childhood. As Zachary follows the book to discovers its origins, he discovers the purpose of the book as well as his own life. Show less

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The Giver of Stars

by Moyes, Jojo

Book - 2019

Inspired by the real story of the packhorse librarians in rural America, The Giver of Stars follows the lives of 5 remarkable women as they work to spread literacy during the time of the Great Depression. Inspired by the real story of the packhorse librarians in rural America, The Giver of Stars follows the lives of 5 remarkable women as they work to spread literacy during the time of the Great Depression. Show less

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The Bromance Book Club

by Adams, Lyssa Kay

Book - 2019

The first in a beloved romance series, this novel follows baseballer Gavin as he joins a book club made up of men that read romance in order to relate to their partners. The first in a beloved romance series, this novel follows baseballer Gavin as he joins a book club made up of men that read romance in order to relate to their partners. Show less

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Home Before Dark

A Novel

by Sager, Riley

Book - 2020

When Maggie inherits Baneberry Hall, she thinks nothing of her father's legendary memoir that recounts the horrors of the house. As Maggie starts to exper...Show more When Maggie inherits Baneberry Hall, she thinks nothing of her father's legendary memoir that recounts the horrors of the house. As Maggie starts to experience strange occurrences ripped from the pages of her father’s book, the truth she uncovers about the house’s dark history will challenge everything she believes. Show less

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The Other Black Girl

A Novel

by Harris, Zakiya Dalila

Book - 2021

This dynamic thriller about social commentary stars editorial assistant Nessa Rogers and the mystery that unfolds when she starts receiving threatening no...Show more This dynamic thriller about social commentary stars editorial assistant Nessa Rogers and the mystery that unfolds when she starts receiving threatening notes, all coinciding with the start date of another Black woman in the all-white New York City publishing house where she works. Show less

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The Lions of Fifth Avenue

A Novel

by Davis, Fiona

Book - 2020

This dual point of view novel revolves around the lives of two New York Public Library employees who must uncover the mystery of why some books are going missing. This dual point of view novel revolves around the lives of two New York Public Library employees who must uncover the mystery of why some books are going missing. Show less

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The Thirteenth Tale

by Setterfield, Diane

Book - 2013

A story within a story, this book focuses on biographer Margaret as she writes the life story of mysterious and secretive novelist, Vida Winter. A story within a story, this book focuses on biographer Margaret as she writes the life story of mysterious and secretive novelist, Vida Winter. Show less

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Much Ado About You

by Young, Samantha

Book - 2021

Taking a vacation from Chicago life, Evie finds herself on a holiday vacation in a small English village where she also temporarily works at the bookstore...Show more Taking a vacation from Chicago life, Evie finds herself on a holiday vacation in a small English village where she also temporarily works at the bookstore underneath her rental apartment. She is determined to keep her distance from a local farmer who catches her eye as she knows that holiday romances can not possibly last. Show less

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Eight Perfect Murders

A Novel

by Swanson, Peter

Book - 2020

Fans of mystery novels in the classic whodunit style are in for a treat with this book! The novel features bookstore owner Malcom who has to meet with the...Show more Fans of mystery novels in the classic whodunit style are in for a treat with this book! The novel features bookstore owner Malcom who has to meet with the FBI after a cold-blooded killer chooses victims based off a blog post that Malcom wrote years ago that lists the "eight perfect murders" found in crime fiction. Show less

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THE LIBRARY OF LOST THINGS

by Namey, Laura Taylor

eBook - 2019

This teen romance stars Darcy, a teen bookworm who escapes reality by turning to books, and Asher, a former teen pilot. As the two teens get closer, Darcy has to open up and stop hiding behind her paper-and-ink fortress. This teen romance stars Darcy, a teen bookworm who escapes reality by turning to books, and Asher, a former teen pilot. As the two teens get closer, Darcy has to open up and stop hiding behind her paper-and-ink fortress. Show less

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The Body in the Library

by Christie, Agatha

eBook - 2003

Detective Miss Marple is on the case again as The Bantrys wake to find the body of a young woman in their library. Detective Miss Marple is on the case again as The Bantrys wake to find the body of a young woman in their library. Show less

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Learn more about the VPL Reading Challenge and download a .pdf file of all the prompts! Learn more about the VPL Reading Challenge and download a .pdf file of all the prompts! Show less